Falcons re-sign tight end McCole Pruitt, adding more depth to strong position

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:30:01 GMT

Falcons re-sign tight end McCole Pruitt, adding more depth to strong position FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons re-signed free agent tight end MyCole Pruitt on Tuesday as players reported for Wednesday’s first practice of training camp.Pruitt had 16 catches for 150 yards and four touchdowns last season while starting four games with Atlanta. His signing adds depth to a position already bolstered by the offseason trade with New England for Jonnu Smith. Starting tight end Kyle Pitts, recovering from a torn medial collateral ligament in his knee, is expected to be ready for the start of the season. Pitts could be monitored or limited at the start of camp.The Falcons announced veteran defensive end Calais Campbell, who signed a one-year deal on March 29, will open camp on the designated non-football injury list. He can be activated at any time.Campbell, 36, played the past three seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. He has 99 sacks, including 5 1/2 in 2022, and is expected to provide a boost to Atlanta’s dismal pass rush.Also, running back C...

Retail Opportunity Investments: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:30:01 GMT

Retail Opportunity Investments: Q2 Earnings Snapshot SAN DIEGO (AP) — SAN DIEGO (AP) — Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. (ROIC) on Tuesday reported a key measure of profitability in its second quarter. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations.The real estate investment trust, based in San Diego, said it had funds from operations of $35.6 million, or 27 cents per share, in the period.The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for funds from operations of 26 cents per share.Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.The company said it had net income of $9.9 million, or 8 cents per share.The real estate investment trust, based in San Diego, posted revenue of $82 million in the period.Retail Opportunity Investments expects full-year funds from operations to be $1.05 to $1.11 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from ...

Weatherford: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:30:01 GMT

Weatherford: Q2 Earnings Snapshot HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Weatherford International Inc. (WFRD) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $82 million.The Houston-based company said it had profit of $1.12 per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.23 per share.The oilfield service company posted revenue of $1.27 billion in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WFRD at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WFRDSource

Von Miller to open Bills camp on physically unable to perform list while rehabbing knee injury

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:30:01 GMT

Von Miller to open Bills camp on physically unable to perform list while rehabbing knee injury Edge rusher Von Miller, still recovering from having surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right knee in December, is one of three Buffalo Bills players set to open training camp on the active/physically unable to perform list.The team on Tuesday also placed defensive tackle Jordan Phillips and linebacker Tyler Matakevich on the PUP list without disclosing their injuries. The designation means any of the three players can be activated once they are cleared for practice.Miller’s timetable, however, is more uncertain with the potential of him missing the start of the season.The moves come a day before the Bills hold their first practice at their training camp site in suburban Rochester, New York.Buffalo placed running back Nyheim Hines on the reserve/non-football injury list because of a season-ending knee injury. The 26-year-old Hines requires surgery after being struck by a jet ski.The Bills also shuffled their roster by signing tight end Jace Sternberger and running back Darrynt...

Live Oak Bancshares: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:30:01 GMT

Live Oak Bancshares: Q2 Earnings Snapshot WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Live Oak Bancshares Inc. (LOB) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $17.5 million.The Wilmington, North Carolina-based bank said it had earnings of 39 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 31 cents per share.The bank holding company posted revenue of $193.9 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $108.5 million, also topping Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $107.3 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LOB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LOBSource

Google rebounds from unprecedented drop in ad revenue with a resurgence that pushes stock higher

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:30:01 GMT

Google rebounds from unprecedented drop in ad revenue with a resurgence that pushes stock higher SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google snapped out of an unprecedented advertising slump during its latest quarter, signaling a return to growth cycle needed to fuel investments in artificial intelligence technology that expected to reshape the competitive landscape.The results for the April-June period released Tuesday by Google’s corporate parent, Alphabet Inc., reversed a financial downswing that had raised fears Google was losing its financial steam at the same time advances in artificial intelligence, or AI, threatened to undercut the dominant search engine that powers its digital ad empire.But after Google’s ad revenue suffered year-over-year declines in consecutive quarters for the first time in its history, ad sales rose 3% from a year ago to $58.1 billion during the second quarter. That was better than analysts had been anticipating, according to FactSet Research.Those gains helped lift Alphabet’s total revenue for the period by 7% from last year to $74.6 billion. The company po...

Crane: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:30:01 GMT

Crane: Q2 Earnings Snapshot STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Crane Co. (CR) on Tuesday reported profit of $45.6 million in its second quarter.The Stamford, Connecticut-based company said it had net income of 79 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.10 per share.The maker of aerospace, electronics and engineered industrial products posted revenue of $509.6 million in the period.Crane expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.80 to $4.10 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CRSource

WesBanco: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:30:01 GMT

WesBanco: Q2 Earnings Snapshot WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) — WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) — WesBanco Inc. (WSBC) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $44.9 million.The bank, based in Wheeling, West Virginia, said it had earnings of 71 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 68 cents per share.The holding company for WesBanco Bank posted revenue of $207.9 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $154.7 million, also surpassing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $152.7 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WSBC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WSBCSource

Pros Holdings: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:30:01 GMT

Pros Holdings: Q2 Earnings Snapshot HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Pros Holdings Inc. (PRO) on Tuesday reported a loss of $13.3 million in its second quarter.The Houston-based company said it had a loss of 29 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for stock option expense and amortization costs, were 1 cent per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 6 cents per share.The pricing and revenue-management software maker posted revenue of $75.8 million in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $72.7 million.For the current quarter ending in September, Pros Holdings expects its per-share earnings to range from 3 cents to 4 cents.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $75 million to $76 million for the fiscal third quarter. Analysts surveyed by Zacks had expected revenue of $68.1 million.Pros Holdings expects full-year revenue in the range of $300 million to $302 million....

Hieren en combate en Ucrania a exmarine de EEUU que estuvo preso en Rusia

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:30:01 GMT

Hieren en combate en Ucrania a exmarine de EEUU que estuvo preso en Rusia WASHINGTON DC – Trevor Reed, el veterano de la Marina que fue detenido en Rusia durante tres años antes de ser liberado como parte de un intercambio de prisioneros en 2022, resultó herido mientras combatía en Ucrania, confirmó este martes el Departamento de Estado.“Somos conscientes de que Trevor Reed resultó herido mientras participaba en los combates en Ucrania”, dijo el portavoz adjunto Vedant Patel en una conferencia de prensa. “El señor Reed ha sido transportado a Alemania y está recibiendo atención médica”, agregóPatel no dijo cómo se lesionó Reed ni dio su condición. Reed fue trasladado a Alemania por una organización no gubernamental, pero Patel no nombró a esa organización ni dijo si estaba siendo tratado en un hospital militar o civil. Rusia acusa a Ucrania de otro ataque mortífero al puente de Crimea En video: mercenarios rusos entrenan para combate a tropas bielorrusas “Por razones d...